Split-washer-removing tool



May 14, 1940c J. E. HEI-nn 2,201,091

SPLIT-WASHER-REMOVING TOOL Original Filed Nov. 1o, 193s ZZ y fa Hm "U Vif @giga Z imm Patented May 14, 1940` vire MEN-'r oFI-lcE Application November 1l), 1938, Serial No. 239,864 Renewed November 30, 1939 4l Claims.

This invention relates to certainnew and use ful improvements in split-washer-removing tool.

The primary object off the invention is to provide a tool for the removal of a split-washer from a shaft, threaded shank' or the like and is especially designedv for the removalvof split retaining washers on radio volume controls, band changing switches and other radio, .electrical and mechanical devices.

A furtherV object of the invention is to provide a tool of the foregoing character for the removal of split-washers froml a shaft, bearing or the like and comprises a stationary handle bar and a handle lever pivoted thereon with cooperating devices carried by the handle bar and handle lever for effecting spreading action ofthe split ends of a washer and for the removal of the splitwasher from a shaft or, the like when the handle lever is pivotally moved toward the handle bar.

With the above and other objects in view that will become apparent as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel form, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafterv more fully described, shown in the accompanying drawing and claimed.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a top plan View of a tool constructed in accordance with the present invention for the removal of split-washers showing a stationary handle bar for the support of a shaft carrying a split-washer and a handle lever pivoted to the handle bar carrying jaws for spreading the split ends of the washer;

Figure 2 is a bottom plan view of the tool;

Figure 3 is a side edge elevational View;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary plan view showing the stationary handle bar with an opening therein to receive the shaft carrying the split washer and the novel position of the spreading jaws relative to said opening;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary plan view similar to Figure fl with the shaft carrying the split washer shown in section and the jaws initially spread apart to engage the split 'ends of the washer; and I Figure 6 is a fragmentary plan view similar to Figure 5 showing the jaws spread apart to a further degree for spreading the split ends of the washer with the latter partially removed from the shaft. y

The tool for the removal of split-washers comprises a stationary handle bar Ill that is rigidly attached at one of its ends as at II to one end of a cross head I2 that is U-shaped in end elevation as shown in Figure 3, the handle bar I0 being anchored between the side walls of the head I2 as shown. A handle lever I3 is normally disposed substantially parallel with the handle bar E0 and spaced therefrom, one end of the handle lever I3 being pivotally mounted as at I4 to the other end of the cross head I2 and between the side walls thereof.

As shown more clearly in Figures 1 and 2, an arm lll-has one endthereof overlying and rigidly secured'to the bottom face of the handle bar I0 as at I5, the arm projecting laterally of the handle bar II) and terminating in spaced relation to the handle lever I3, said arm I4 being mounted upon the handle bar Ill-in proximity of the cross head I 2. Registering openings I6 are formed in the arm I I and handle bar I0 for purposes presently to appear. lower .end in the projecting end of the arm I4 and the upper end of the pin carries an enlarged disk head I8 as shown in Figures 1 and 5;

A pair of split washer spreading jaws I9 transversely aligned with the arm I4 is pivotally mounted asy at 29 upon the upper face of the handle lever` I3 and said jaws I9 are of a length to have their free ends overlap the upper side of the handle bar ID and terminate adjacent the openings I8. A wire spring 2I is associated with the jaws I9 and acts to retain the jaws in engagement with each other. The combined free ends of the jaws are of V-shape as shown at 22 and terminate in an apex or point 23. As shown more clearly in Figures 4 to 6, the abutting edges of the jaws I9 between the handle bar I 0 and handle lever I3 are cooperatively formed with cam grooves 24 through which the pin I1 extends with the disk head 22 upon the upper end of the pin Il being disposed at the upper sides of the jaws I9 as shown in Figures l and 5.

The tool disclosed herein is primarily designe-d for vremoving split-washers from radio volume control, band changing switches and the like, the rod or shaft 25 of a radio element having a split-washer 26 thereon being illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 as positioned in the opening i6 in the handle bar I0 with the split Washer 26 at the upper side of the handle bar. The pointed ends 23 of the V-shaped jaw` ends 22 are normally disposed at the edge of the opening I6 as illustrated in Figure 4 and by rotating the shaft 25, the split ends of the washer 26 are respectively disposed at opposite sides of the jaw points 23.

t When the handle lever I3 is moved on its pivotal mounting i4 to the cross head I2 in the direction toward the handle bar IU, the pin I1 carried by the arm I4 .projecting laterally of said A pin Il is anchored at its` handle bar has the cam grooves 24 in the adjawasher spreading and removing jaws carried by f cent edges of the jaws I 9 moved thereover for separating said jaws as illustrated in Figure 5 to move the jaw points 23 into engagement with the split ends of the washer. Continued movement of the handle lever I3 towards the handle bar I0 causes the jaws I9 to further move on their pivot to separate the split ends of the washer 26, the pointed ends of the jaws I9 also moving transversely of the handle bar I0 as shown in Figure 6 to dispose the split washer relative to the shaft and ultimately remove the split Washer from the shaft.

From the above detailed description of the tool, it is believed that the construction and operation thereof will at once be apparent, `and while there is herein shown and described the preferred embodiment of the invention, it is nevertheless to be understood that minor changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention as claimed.

. I claim:

l. In a tool of the character described, a head,

a handle bar rigid with the head, a handle lever pivoted on the head and co-extensive with the handle bar, cooperating means carried by the handle bar and handle lever for spreading a split-washer and removing the same from a shaft, including a holder on the handle bar for 11a shaft carrying `a split washer, a pair of tensioned split Washer spreading and removing jaws carried by the handle lever in transverse alinement with said holder, and means carried by the holder for spreading said jaws when the latter are moved toward the handle bar.

2. In a tool of the character described, a head, a handle bar rigid with the head, a handle lever pivoted on the head and co-extensive with the handle bar, cooperating means carried by the handle bar and handle lever for spreading a split-washer and removing the same from a shaft, including a holder on the handle bar for a shaft carrying a split washer, a pair of tensioned splitthe handle lever in transverse alinement with said holder, the adjacent edges of said jaws having co-acting cam grooves and a pin carried by said holder and disposed between the cam grooves for cooperation with said cam grooves for spreading the jaws when the latter are moved toward the handle bar.

3. In a tool of the character described, a head, a handle bar rigid with the head, a handle lever pivoted on the head and co-extensive with the handle bar, cooperating means carried by the handle bar and handle lever for spreading a split-washer and removing the same from a shaft, including a holder on the handle bar forW a shaft carrying a split washer, a pair of tensioned split-washer spreading and removing jaws carried by the handle lever in transverse alinement with said holder, and means carried by the holder for spreading said jaws when the latter are moved toward the handle bar, the free ends of the jaws presenting a V-formation with the apex of the V-formation adapted for placement between the split ends of a washer.

4. In a tool of the character described, a head, a handle bar rigid with the head, a handle lever pivoted on the head and (so-extensive with the handle bar, cooperating means carried by the handle bar and handle lever for spreading a splitwasher and removing the same from a shaft, including a holder on the handle bar for a shaft carrying a split Washer, a pair of tensioned splitwasher spreading an-d removing jaws carried by the handle lever in transverse alinement with said holder, the adjacent edges of said jaws having co-acting cam grooves and a pin carried -by said holder and disposed between the cam grooves for cooperation with said cam grooves for spreading' thel jaws when the latter are moved toward the handle bar, the free ends of the jaws presenting a V-formation with the apex of the V-formation adapted for placement between the split ends of a washer.

JAMES E. HEI-11R. 

